able (action for a better life)

The charity supports people with disabilities and the general public. Able (action For A Better Life) is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Melksham and operates in Wiltshire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

care in the community for persons with complex mental health problems. ABLE manages 23 bed spaces in registered homes and supported houses.

Fundraising

See where Able (action For A Better Life) is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£897,810

Latest Expenditure

£887,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 86.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £100

Charitable Activities £894,001

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,020

Other Income £712

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £768,151

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,331

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £118,892

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£897,810	£887,043	£768,151	£449,835	£449	24 / 0
2023	£838,551	£845,425	£845,425	£439,308	£446,182	23 / 0
2022	£821,171	£777,929	£777,929	£446,182	£446,182	25 / 0
2021	£800,150	£750,531	£750,531	£402,940	£402,940	27 / 0
2020	£731,487	£687,486	£687,369	£353,321	£353,182	25 / 0